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DS 3: Access / Proximity Keyless Entry and Start

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

This is a Keyless Entry and Starting system. It enables automatic vehicle locking/unlocking simply by detecting the electronic key.

As long as the driver has the electronic key on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they approach and locks when they walk away.

If the electronic key is present in an area between 2 and 7 m from the vehicle for more than 30 minutes, the system is deactivated to preserve the battery.

Key recognition zones:

DS 3. Proximity Keyless Entry and Start

Zone A: welcome lighting on approaching the vehicle (between 3 and 5 metres from the vehicle).

Zone B: automatic locking on leaving the vehicle (about 2 metres from the vehicle).

Zone C: automatic unlocking on approaching the vehicle (between 1 and 2 metres from the vehicle).

DS 3. Proximity Keyless Entry and Start The automatic functions are configured via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.

With the electronic key on their person, the driver can also lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing the retractable handles.

For more information on Retractable handles, refer to the corresponding section.

Locating the vehicle

Helps you to locate your vehicle from a distance, with the vehicle locked: The direction indicators flash for approximately 10 seconds. The door mirror spotlamps come on...

Unlocking the vehicle

Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is configured in the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu. Selective unlocking is deactivated by default...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Cruise control - particular recommendations


For the safety of everyone, only use the cruise control where the driving conditions allow running at a constant speed and keeping an adequate safety distance. Remain vigilant when the cruise control is activated. If you hold one of the speed setting modification buttons down, a very rapid change in the speed of your vehicle may occur...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Starting


With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal. With an automatic gearbox, select mode P or N and press the brake pedal. Press the "START/STOP" button while maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine starts...

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